Public Health
The Public Health (PH) program works with nonprofit organizations to provide wellness, behavioral health, and suicide prevention services to the residents of St. Tammany Parish.
The health and well-being of St. Tammany Parish residents is of primary concern. For more information on general health, behavioral and mental health, and wellness programs, please click on the links below to access information on services.
The Mission of the Public Health program is to improve public health and behavioral health for all St. Tammany Parish residents through accessibility to high quality programs.
The Vision of the Public Health program is a St. Tammany Parish community where there is improved physical and mental well-being in all people.
We operate with the Core Values of knowledge, partnership and integrity.
| General Health Services | |
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| Northshore Food Bank Dental Services – provides affordable dental services to income- qualified individuals. | 985-871-3939 |
| LSU-School of Dentistry – Offers a full range of dental services and procedures. Dental care is not provided free of charge, but fees in student clinics are significantly reduced from the cost of private dental care. | 504-619-8770 |
| St. Tammany Community Health Center – Slidell-Primary Health care all ages; Immunizations/Vaccinations; Mental Health | 501 Robert Road Slidell, LA 70458 985-607-0400 |
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St. Tammany Community Wellness Center –
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1505 N. Florida Street Covington, LA 70433 985-871-6030 |
| Behavioral & Mental Health Services | |
| The Phone St. Tammany – 24-hour crisis counselling and emotional support line. | 985-231-1142 |
| VIA LINK/211 – Information, referrals & crisis line | Dial 2-1-1 |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-8255 |
| St. Tammany Community Health Center – Slidell-Mental Health Evaluation and Counseling | 501 Robert Road Slidell, LA 70458 985-607-0400 |
| Lurline Smith Mental Health Center – Outpatient mental health services to adults and children. | 900 Wilkinson St. Mandeville, LA 70448 985-624-4450 |
| NAMI St Tammany – Support, Education and Referral Services | 985-626-6538 |
| VOA Crisis Response Program – Response to a mental health crisis at the request of first responders and follow-up after the immediate crisis has passed. | 985-674-0488 |
| Youth Service Bureau – Provides advocacy, counseling, education and intervention for at-risk youth and their families. | 985-893-6113 |
| STOPS – Counseling and referrals for the family and friends of persons who have completed suicide. | 985-237-5506 |
| Wellness Programs | |
| Covington Food Bank – Food assistance for individuals and families who live at or below the federal poverty guidelines. | 985-893-3003 |
| Good Samaritan Ministry – Provides services and resources to those coping with emergencies in Slidell, Alton & Pearl River | 985-641-6421 |
| Samaritan Center, Inc. – Provides food, gas, clothing, limited utility assistance and more | 985-626-4457 |
| Public Health Program Notices | |